Skin-care protective gloves and manufacturing method

Abstract

Protective natural rubber and synthetic elastomeric gloves are disclosed which have an inner skin-contacting absorbent layer. The inner layer is impregnated with skin care compositions. During application of the gloves, the inner layer absorbs perspiration from the hand and readily and slowly releases skin care compositions to soothe and condition the hand. Methods of manufacture are described.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] This invention relates generally to protective natural rubber and synthetic elastomeric perspiration-absorbing gloves which have an inner skin-contacting absorbent layer impregnated with skin care compositions so that during application of the gloves, the inner layer absorbs perspiration from the hand and readily and slowly releases skin care compositions to soothe and condition the hand. [0003] 2. Description of the Prior Art [0004] Rubber gloves usually create an unhealthy environment for the hands. They can cause skin irritations from the hot interior of the gloves. They normally make the hands sweat. Prior art attempts to improve the situation have not produced an effective solution. [0005] Prior art U.S. Pat. No. 6,274,154 issued Aug. 14, 2001 to Chou discloses a moisturizing and therapeutic glove which includes a thin layer of Aloe Vera coated evenly and uniformly on an inside surface of the glove. Aloe Vera i...

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Benefits of technology

[0052] An advantage of the present invention is to soothe and condition the wearer's hands during application of the gloves by including an inner skin-contacting layer coated with Aloe Vera, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Peppermint powder, Grape Seed Extract, and / or Cucumber Extract.

[0053] Another advantage of the present invention is that the inner layer is made of absorbing material that helps the glove retain the skin care compositions.

[0054] An additional advantage of the present invention is that it can guarantee an effective amount of skin care compositions contact the skin of the wearer as the amounts can be easily controlled during manufacture.

[0055] One more advantage of the present invention is that there are no waste concerns since the skin care compositions are applied onto the wet inner surface of the gloves.

[0056] An additional advantage of the present invention is that it minimizes the exposure time of the skin care compositions to the environment to only a few minutes, avoiding decomposition and loss of effectiveness of the skin care compositions.

[0057] Still another advantage of the present invention is that it provides an improved disposable glove which is comfortable to wear over an extended period of time, and also economical and easy to manufacture.

Problems solved by technology

Rubber gloves usually create an unhealthy environment for the hands.

They can cause skin irritations from the hot interior of the gloves.

They normally make the hands sweat.

Prior art attempts to improve the situation have not produced an effective solution.

The disadvantages of the methods claimed in Chou's patents include:

Spraying or dipping in solution is not suitable for gloves made of non-impregnating, non porous, non-absorbing material like latex and other synthetic materials.

Since the solution tends to flow in the direction of the force of gravity on the slippery surface of the gloves, most of the solution will be lost before drying.

There is no guarantee that an effective amount of skin care compositions will remain on the inner surface of the glove as most of the solution is lost before drying.

There are waste concerns as most of the solution runs off the glove surface before drying.

Exposing Aloe Vera and other skin care compositions in a water-based solution to the environment for an extended period, can cause decomposition and loss of effectiveness.

Production is costly.

Other prior art patents also fail to adequately solve the problem.

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